Curly Hair Tarantula

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These tarantulas are nocturnal hunters and opportunistic ambushers who use their fangs to bite their prey

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They can sense the approaching prey from the vibrations produced by it.

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They "redecorate" their enclosure; they are frequently observed shifting dirt clumps and small decors.

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This tarantula has around 850 hair on its abdomen.

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This species can be easily spooked and under stress, it can use its defense mechanism and can bite or spray irritating urticating hairs.

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Under optimum conditions, a single female may lay around 2000 eggs.

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